Elizabeth VanNorden
Albany,NY
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher (2nd, 3rd)
Albany City School District
08.2019 - Current
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline by serving on Building Leadership Team.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify unfinished learning and set realistic goals.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Supported and instructed colleagues to incorporate technology into classroom procedures and instruction as Part-time Technology Coach.
- Mentored new teachers.
- Guest speaker in college classes regarding classroom management and working in inner-city educational environment.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Technology Coach
Albany City School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Mentored teachers to develop their technology skills and improve their understanding of the benefits of using technology in the classroom..
- Facilitated open communication between teachers and staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute professional development.
- Analyzed and adjusted strategies to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Offered constructive feedback to teachers to help reach goals.
Elementary Teacher (3rd, 4th)
Albany City School District
03.2013 - 06.2019
- Design and deliver effective classroom instructional and behavioral interventions and classroom management strategies, including those identified as requiring Level 2 and 3 RTI interventions. ∙ Effectively plan with primary responsibility for ELA (Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Guided Reading, and Word Study), Math, Science, and Social Studies utilizing Common Core Learning Standards and AVID’s best practices and strategies.
- Efficiently and resourcefully prepare students for the 3rd Grade NYS ELA Common Core and NWEA exams.
- Utilize data to create and modify additional educational materials to meet the diverse needs of high-needs, inner city scholars, including ELLs.
- Provide additional instruction and tutoring for at-risk students after school hours.
- PBIS Coach
Teacher (AIS Math, Social Studies K-4, Third Grade
Henry Johnson Charter School
12.2011 - 02.2014
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
09.2006 - 07.2010
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)
International Charter School Of Schenectady
09.2002 - 06.2006
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3)
Sacred Heart School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Education
Permanent New York State Certification (Social Studies) -
NYS Department of Education
Albany, NY09.2005
Permanent New York State Certification (K-6) -
NYS Department of Education
Albany, NY09.2005
Master of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY12.1987
Skills
- Class Management
- Collaborative Environments
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Coach and Mentor
- Develop and Implement PDs
- Google Applications
- Promethean Panel Technology
- Building Leadership
- AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) Trained
Timeline
Technology Coach
Albany City School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher (2nd, 3rd)
Albany City School District
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher (3rd, 4th)
Albany City School District
03.2013 - 06.2019
Teacher (AIS Math, Social Studies K-4, Third Grade
Henry Johnson Charter School
12.2011 - 02.2014
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
09.2006 - 07.2010
Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)
International Charter School Of Schenectady
09.2002 - 06.2006
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3)
Sacred Heart School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Permanent New York State Certification (Social Studies) -
NYS Department of Education
Permanent New York State Certification (K-6) -
NYS Department of Education
Master of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of Saint Rose
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